Status Page Custom Domain
Serve your status page from your own subdomain (e.g. status.yourcompany.com) instead of the default howlops.com/status-page/your-slug URL, with HTTPS provisioned automatically. It is fully self-service: add the domain in your dashboard, add one CNAME record, and HTTPS goes live in minutes.
Prerequisites
- Status Pro plan
- A subdomain you control with access to DNS settings
- A status page already created
Setup in three steps
- In Status Pages → [Your Page] → Custom domain, enter your subdomain (e.g.
status.yourcompany.com) and click Save. - The dashboard shows a single CNAME record to add. At your DNS provider, create:Type: CNAME
Name: status.yourcompany.com
Value: ssl.howlops.com - Back in the dashboard, click Verify / Refresh. The status chip moves from Pending DNS → Pending SSL → Active. Once it reads Active, your status page is live on your domain over HTTPS.
Status meanings
- Pending DNS: we're waiting for your CNAME to point at
ssl.howlops.com. DNS can take a few minutes. - Pending SSL: DNS is verified; the TLS certificate is being issued.
- Active: HTTPS is live on your domain.
- Error: re-check the CNAME record, then refresh. Contact support if it persists.
FAQ
Can I use a root domain (apex)?
Apex domains can't use a plain CNAME. Use a subdomain like status.yourcompany.com, or a provider that supports CNAME flattening / ALIAS records at the apex.
Will the old URL still work?
Yes. The original howlops.com/status-page/your-slug URL continues to work alongside the custom domain.
Do I need to set anything up in Cloudflare myself?
No. You only add one CNAME at your own DNS provider. We handle the certificate issuance and renewal on our side.
Can I change my custom domain later?
Yes. Change the domain in the dashboard and add the new CNAME. The previous registration is cleaned up automatically.
The status chip says “coming soon”. Why?
Automated custom-domain SSL is being rolled out per workspace. Your domain is saved; contact support and we'll activate HTTPS for you.